Local Guides In Longyearbyen

Longyearbyen Private Tours

Svalbard, a Norwegian territory, is a collection of remote islands in the North Barents Sea. East of Greenland, North of Norway, this is not a place most people just happen across on their travels. But if you crave glaciers, jagged peaks and dramatic coastlines, wish to witness a staggering amount of wildlife, and hanker for truly wild adventures, this could be your dream destination.

The major settlement on Svalbard is Longyearbyen, which claims the prestigious title of the world's northernmost town, being just over 1000km from the North Pole. The tiny town of roughly 2000 inhabitants has been surviving and thriving in the harsh arctic climate for over 100 years. Once a mining town, it's now a hub for eco-tourism and arctic research.

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If the nature of the tour is that the guide is 'interpreting the cultural and natural heritage of an area', Norway requires the guide have a guiding license. A person giving tours such as the 'best nightlife spots', 'shopping and fashion tour' or 'restaurant tour' for example, does not require a license. This definition follows the European standard for tour guiding (CEN). report error